Ezekiel 3:17

"At the end of seven days, the LORD’s word came to me, saying,"

Key Reflection

This phrase signifies a period of divine preparation and testing for Ezekiel, where he is given time to reflect and prepare before receiving his prophetic mission fully. The number seven often denotes completeness or perfection in Scripture, indicating that after this comprehensive period, Ezekiel receives definitive revelation from the Lord.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Watchman -The priests and ministers of the Lord were often so called. Ezekiel is especially distinguished by this titleEzekiel 33:7. The duties of a watchman are twofold, (1) to wait and watch what God will order, (2) to watch over and superintend the people. Isaiah describes and censures unfaithful watchmenIsaiah 56:10.

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